Figure 1) SST Map.

Daily 5km SST is shown for 2024-05-27, based on the latest remotely sensed data from NOAA Coral Reef Watch.

The ship icon represents the location of turtle release on July 10, 2023. The daily SST at this location is: 17.67°C [2024-05-27].

Black lines represent the 18°C isotherm. The Thermal Corridor area is outlined in white.


Figure 2) SSTA Map.

Daily 5km SST Anomaly (SSTA) is shown for 2024-05-27, based on the latest remotely sensed data from NOAA Coral Reef Watch.

All symbols are the same as in Figure 1. View evolving SST anomalies over the past 30 days here.



Figure 3) Average SST time series.

Weekly and long-term average sea surface temperatures at 4 longitudes in the eastern North Pacific (160W, 150W, 145W, 140W).

For each longitude, the darker lines with circles represent the weekly SST average during 2023.

To compare the current SST values during 2023 with the long-term average for the same time period, the lighter solid lines represent the long-term monthly SST averages between 1997-2022.

The black horizontal line at 18°C was used as a reference for optimal temperatures during turtle release.

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